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WE REVIEW “THE FARNDALE CHRISTMAS CAROL” NOW PLAYING AT THEATRE 29

Theatre 29’s latest offering, “Farndale… Christmas Carol” opened last weekend. The laugh-out-loud comedy had audiences in stitches. Reporter Rebecca Havely attended and offers this review of the production…
Directed by Theatre 29 veteran Marty Neider, this show is a fast-paced comedy of errors that’s sure to please all ages. An English acting troupe of all women perform their version of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with the help of their reluctant stage hand Gordon, played by Edward Pierce. You may remember him from his recent role as Lurch in “The Adams Family.” The stalwart leader of the troupe, Phoebe Reece is played by Donette Swain, who deftly plays many roles in the production, all with different dialects. Her Tiny Tim portrayal was my favorite. Her arch rival Thelma is the diva of the group; sternly played by Kathryn Ferguson, who portrays Scrooge in the play-within-a-play. Mercedes, played by Mandi Pushkar, stumbles about on crutches desperately trying to do her best. The young ingénue of the group is innocently played by Lisa Goldberg. From collapsing scenery to line mix-ups and in-fighting, plus some audience participation, this engagingly goofy comedy will get the whole family into the holiday spirit.
“Farndale Christmas Carol” runs Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. with 2:30 Sunday matinees on November 29 and December 13. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, military and students with I.D., and $8 for children. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Theater 29 box office at 760-361-4151. Or purchase tickets on line at theatre29.org.

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